Grants Available for Undergraduate Students

Grants are awarded on the basis of financial need and do not have to be repaid. All students applying for financial aid are considered for these grants. If a separate application is required, eligible students are contacted and encouraged to apply.
Up to $5,920
per year
Renewable
FEDERAL PELL GRANT. This program is made available to undergraduate students by the U.S. Department of Education. There is a lifetime limit of the equivalent of six years of grant.

 
Up to $1,800
per year
Renewable
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (FSEOG). This grant is made available to undergraduate students by the U.S. Department of Education. The student must be receiving a PELL Grant to be eligible.

$4,777-9,553
per year
Renewable
WASHINGTON STATE NEED GRANT. Recipients of this grant must have lived in Washington State for one full year prior to the first day of the quarter for which the grant is awarded. Parents of dependent students must also have residency.

Because of state funding limitations, students hoping to receive this grant should apply for financial aid as soon as possible.

Up to $6,172
per year
Renewable
WASHINGTON STATE COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARSHIP. The College Bound Scholarship program is an early commitment of Washington State financial aid to eligible students who sign up in middle school and fulfill the pledge. The application deadline is June 30 at the end of the student's 8th grade year. The program encourages students who might not consider college because of the cost to dream big and continue their education beyond high school. Students commit to: Graduate from a Washington high school or home school with a 2.0 GPA or higher, be a good citizen and not be convicted of a felony, and apply to an eligible college and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in a timely manner.

Up to $900
per year
Renewable
NPUC GRANT. This need-based grant for undergraduate students is funded by the North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) and Walla Walla University. Because of funding limitations, students must complete their financial aid files by April 30 to be considered for this grant.

Variable
Renewable
CLYDE AND MARY HARRIS GRANT. This grant is available to undergraduates from Pendleton, Oregon, who show financial need. In order to be considered for this grant, students must be accepted for admission or re-admission to WWU and must complete their financial aid files, both by June 30.

$4,777-9,553
per year
Renewable
WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY THEOLOGY GRANT. This grant is awarded to students who, as a result of majoring in theology, are ineligible for the Washington State Need Grant. Students receiving this grant cannot receive the Out-of-Area Grant.

Up to $15,000 
per year
Renewable
WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY GRANT. This grant is awarded to the most needy students. Recipients are required to live in university housing or with their parents during the period for which the grant is awarded. A student who meets one of the following criteria may request a housing-requirement waiver from the Office of Student Life:

   Student owns his or her own home or lives with parents at their primary residence in the community

   Student has lived in current residence for two or more years and is at least 22 years old

   Student meets the criteria of an independent student as defined on the FAFSA

   Student lives with a full-time employee of WWU and monthly rent payments are $150 or less per month

$500-1,500
Renewable
LEWISTON / CLARKSTON / POMEROY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH GRANTS. These grants are for undergraduate members of these churches. To qualify for need-based grants of up to $1,000, recipients must complete their financial aid files by June 30.

For grants of up to $500 for a GPA of 3.50 or better, new students must have their transcripts and achievement test scores on file at WWU and must be accepted for admission, both by June 30. If not enough money is available to fully fund all qualified students, the awards will be reduced proportionately.

Students who believe they may be eligible for the following grants may apply for them as each description instructs.

Variable BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS GRANT. Students who have at least one-fourth American Indian or Inuit blood may obtain grant assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. For applications and additional information, contact:

    Northwest Regional Office
    Bureau of Indian Affairs
    911 Northeast 11th Avenue
    Portland, OR 97232-4169
    Telephone: (503) 231-6702

Variable
Renewable
PEGGY KAYE NURSING GRANT. This grant is available to nursing students on the Portland campus for unusual needs. The grant is not normally given to help with routine expenses such as tuition or books. Potential recipients must apply for this grant through the School of Nursing and must show financial need.

Up to $2,000
Per year
Renewable
CHURCH MATCH GRANT. When a student's home church contributes to the student's educational expenses, Walla Walla University matches the first $2,000 from the church, provided:

    The appropriation comes from local church funds.

    Donations from the recipient's family are not included.

    The student did not work for the church to earn the money.

    No one donor gave more than 25% of the total.

    The church pastor and treasurer complete and sign a request form, available online or from Student Financial Services.

    The student shows financial need according to the U.S. government's formula for financial aid.

Students wishing to receive this grant are responsible for asking their home churches to contribute. If a church is willing, Student Financial Services then works with the student, the home church, and the university to coordinate the matching of funds. Matching funds are only available during fall, winter, and spring quarters. Funds must be received by the end of the school year (no retroactive awards).